EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA

Abstract

This study examines the effect of organizational values on the performance of employees in the University of Abuja. Specifically, it focuses on the values of transparency and inclusiveness and their impact on employee performance. A quantitative research design was adopted. Data was collected from 187 employees using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using multiple regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results show that transparency and inclusiveness have a significant positive effect on the employees’ performance, with the model accounting for 47% of the variance in performance. These findings contribute to the literature on the relationship between organizational values and employee performance and provide practical implications for organizations seeking to promote a values-driven culture. The study concluded that organizational values, particularly transparency and inclusiveness, have a significant positive effect on the performance of employees in the University of Abuja. The study recommended that the University of Abuja should prioritize the promotion and integration of organizational values, particularly transparency and inclusiveness, into its operations and culture. This can be achieved through training programs, communication strategies, and leadership modeling. Also, the study recommended that the university can consider incorporating measures of transparency and inclusiveness into its performance appraisal system to further emphasize their importance to employees.